- "The critical academic study of the cultural, political and economic legacy of colonialism and imperialism."
An interdisciplinary field of study that explores the interactions between colonial powers and colonized societies, and the effects of those interactions on post-colonial societies and cultures.
Colonialism: The history and impact of colonialism on various countries in terms of economics, politics, social structures, and culture.
Postcolonialism: The study of the aftermath of colonialism and the ways in which colonized societies have transformed and resisted colonial legacies, focusing on political, cultural, and social issues.
Orientalism: The representation of the East in literature, art, and film, by European writers and artists, with particular attention to the way in which notions of race, gender, and colonialism played a role in shaping these representations.
Hybridity: The concept of mixed cultures and identity as a result of colonialism and globalization, and the ways in which this has led to new forms of cultural production and creativity.
Intersectionality: The study of how different social categories, such as race, gender, sexuality, and class, intersect and inform each other to create various experiences of privilege and oppression.
Feminist Postcolonial Studies: The intersection of feminist theory and postcolonial theory, examining the ways in which gender roles and colonial ideologies intersect and inform each other.
Queer Postcolonial Studies: The intersection of queer theory and postcolonial theory, examining the ways in which sexual orientation and colonialism intersect and inform each other.
Subaltern Studies: The study of the experiences and perspectives of marginalized or oppressed groups, particularly in the context of colonialism and postcolonialism.
Decolonization: The process of undoing colonialism, including political, economic, and cultural liberation and the ways in which it has been achieved in different regions of the world.
Diaspora: The dispersion of people from their original home or homeland, particularly in the context of colonialism, and the ways in which this has led to new forms of identity, culture and community.
Marxist Postcolonialism: This type of postcolonialism focuses on the economic and political effects of colonialism and imperialism on marginalized communities. It argues that colonizers exploited the labor and resources of the colonized people to build their economies and maintain their power.
Feminist Postcolonialism: This type of postcolonialism examines the gendered effects of colonialism and addresses the ways in which colonialism has impacted women's lives. It also examines how patriarchy and colonially enforced gender norms continue to impact women living in former colonies.
Queer Postcolonialism: This type of postcolonialism focuses on the intersection of sexuality and colonialism, examining how homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals are often tied to colonial practices and ideologies.
Environmental Postcolonialism: This type of postcolonialism studies the environmental impacts of colonialism, including issues such as resource extraction, deforestation, and climate change. It also examines how indigenous knowledge and perspectives on environmental issues have been ignored or marginalized by colonizers.
Cultural Postcolonialism: This type of postcolonialism examines the impacts of colonialism on cultural identity and expression, such as language, art, literature, and music. It also explores how cultural appropriation and the commercialization of indigenous cultures contribute to cultural erasure and exploitation.
Critical Race Theory: Though not exclusively a postcolonial approach, Critical Race Theory is often used in conjunction with postcolonialism to study the intersection of race and colonization. It contends that racism is not just a personal bias, but rather a systemic issue rooted in historical and institutional practices.
Indigenous Studies: This approach focuses on the experiences, identities, and struggles of Indigenous peoples, studying how colonialism has impacted their cultures, societies, and ways of life. It examines issues such as sovereignty, land rights, treaty agreements, and cultural revitalization.
- "The impact of human control and exploitation of colonized people and their lands."
- "The 1960s."
- "Scholars from previously colonized countries."
- "The lingering effects of colonialism."
- "Critical theory analysis."
- "The history, culture, literature, and discourse of (usually European) imperial power." Quotes from the paragraph: